“Two Potatoes. Half a bag of Carrots. Cucumber. 1/4 tub of kimchi. One Onion…” The bare, empty shelves in our fridge seemed rather unwelcoming and pathetic. I was a little surprised. I swear that there was food there before. Somehow, food just disappears so quickly. Oh boy. This is not good. Zoe and I were hosting a…
Dakjjim- Braised Chicken with Vegetables 닭찜 (GF, Oil-Free)
Chinese Rice Porridge (GF, Oil-Free)
The sky was bright, and the morning rays of sunlight were streaming through the large windows. I couldn’t believe that it was morning. I turned over and pulled my warm covers over my head hoping it would swallow me up. Then I felt a tap on my shoulder. It was my sister. I groaned and…
Paleo Dak Galbi: Ricecake-Less Sweet & Spicy Korean Chicken Stir fry (GF,Vegan Options, Oil-free)
Korean Dak Galbi! What is that? I have heard bulgogi, japchae, dukbokki, soondobu jigae but not this! I had never ever heard of this dish until I saw this delicious looking picture on beyond kimchee’s blog. I think this dish originates Chunchon, Gangwon Province (Korea). Apparently, there is even a whole street dedicated to restaurants that…
Simple Garlic Herb Roasted Salmon (GF, Oil-Free, Paleo)
If you have to rank my favorite foods of all time salmon would definitely be up there. As a young child, I was never allowed to eat sashimi. I would watch my parents in envy savoring the pieces of raw fish with sashimi. It just seemed good. So the first time I tried raw fish my…
3 Ingredient Frozen Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Bites (GF, Vegan)
Stressed = Desserts I think that is my motto in life. There is something about sugary, sweet treats that just makes you feel so much better. One of the hardest things to give up on this gluten-free, lactose-free, oil-free diet is refined sugar desserts. I love my cheesecakes, pastries, tarts…sometimes I find myself wishing I…
Szechuan, Curry Spiced Sweet Potato Fries w/ Mango Chili Sauce (Oil-Free, Vegan, GF, Sugar-free)
Zoe and I have this obsession for sweet potatoes. Its kind of an odd thing to be addicted to actually. If I could I would eat sweet potatoes for breakfast, lunch and even for dinner. I remember on my first day for my religion class. The professor wanted us to introduce ourselves to people beside…
Family Recipe: Cantonese Chicken and Shiitake Mushroom Rice Cooker Rice (GF, Oil-Free)
Are you ready for something super fantastic? Zoe and I are so excited to share this family recipe with all of you. I don’t remember how or when exactly we started having this at home, but needless to say we make this for almost EVERY family gathering. It is no joke. Everyone loves it. The…
Spicy Malaysian (Honey) Chicken 馬來西亞香辣雞腿 (Oil-Free, Paleo, GF)
“Why do you love cooking so much?” “I love cooking because I get to cook for others.” This is the question people often ask me. I mean cooking does seem to be a rather unique and strange hobby to have. I feel like sharing a meal of excellent food always bring smiles to peoples’ faces. I…
Easy 25 minute Doenjang Jigae 된장 찌개 (Oil-Free, Vegan, GF)
As a college student I struggle with managing my time properly. Between classes, socializing, church, the last thing I have on my mind is what I’m having for dinner. I’ll be honest – it is really difficult to plan ahead and actually make a proper meal. It is a real skill! I remember back home…
Salmon with Green Beans + Tomatoes (Gluten Free and Oil Free)
I recently discovered the beauty of uplifting music. Since being back from our missions, Zoe and I really have been trying to get back into I guess what most people would call “normal life”. Regular music, movies, computers weren’t really part of our usual routine. I’ve realized my taste in music has been refined over…